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336 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781805330929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 25 April 2024
Description
A young couple's love is threatened by the destructive power of money, by one of the greatest authors of her age In this beautiful novel, Edith Wharton perceptively describes the seductions and temptations of high society with all her trademark wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Xenophobia
336 pages • first pub 1922 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781805330929
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Pushkin Press
Publication date: 25 April 2024
Description
A young couple's love is threatened by the destructive power of money, by one of the greatest authors of her age In this beautiful novel, Edith Wharton perceptively describes the seductions and temptations of high society with all her trademark wi...
Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews
Moods
reflective 58%
lighthearted 50%
hopeful 16%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%
challenging 8%
relaxing 8%
informative 4%
sad 4%
tense 4%
Pace
slow 21%
fast 8%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 65% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 15%Strong character development?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 15%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 88% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 15%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
MisogynyMinor
Xenophobia